First Watch — Restaurant in Dr. Phillips

Forget the national breakfast chains come here instead!

This is a good spot offering classic breakfast foods with very modern fresh twist.

The Juices They have a nice offering of freshly squeezed juices. Today we ordered the tropical sunrise which is a blend of mango pineapple strawberry and lime. It was divine! 5 star

The pancakes Totally solid here. You can get classic pancakes and waffles. 5 star

The omelettes Wasn’t too impressed with The omelette. Not sure if they are indexing it to perhaps a local variety but it will not stand up to you what were used to in the Northeast. 3 star

The sides They had a wide range of excellent sides including all the classics. Actually got the side salad and it was fantastic. 5 Star

The fresh fruit The fresh fruit did not look very good we didn’t really touch much of it. 1 star

The waffle The value the waffle was questionable you get one waffle for $10.49. Obviously the problem here is the value. On the one hand the waffle is delicious on the other hand the price for one waffle is outrageous. 3 star

The wait time This establishment is very popular so there a long wait times. However the wait time may be less than IHOP and other places so just be aware that there may be a long wait time but it may be due to tourist seasons.

Service The service was excellent. They’re very well organized. They use technology well. They give you decent estimates of seating times they text you when your table is about to be ready. And our waitress was just wonderful. 5 star.

Overall rating Taking everything into account we had a wonderful time here and the entire family had some thing they enjoyed. Will give it four stars overall.

Edit: ordered a few more items on another visit. Even better. I wonder what they did but the pancakes taste even better if that’s even possible. French toast was also very good. Tried the scrambled eggs and it was very good as well....

This experience was beyond terrible we actually reside in Orlando so we’re not out of towners. We order 2 shrimp an grits our son order grill cheese from the kids meal an our daughter had sausage an waffle with fruit so remind you Iam a GM at a big cooperation myself the type of customer service that was given coming from the GM (Mike) at this location was beyond terrible my son grill cheese had big green mold points everywhere on his bread an cheese an also it’s stated on the website that pets are welcome it never specify if the customer have a service dog or not for one Our dog was not on the table our dog was in the seat remind you The GM came off very nonchalant about our dog being in the restaurant with stating oh the dog has to be on the floor if it a service dog once again on the website it states Pets Are Welcome it never states the dog has to classifies as a service dog or not Also Mike never apologized about the kitchen Big mistake for one with mildew spots on our son grill cheese an the had the nerves to address us as a family concerning our dog With all the negative vibes coming from the GM Mike we decide to go some where else where we as a family was welcome an food wasn’t mildew an our dog didn’t have to be announce that he is a service dog when it never stated on First Watch Website Iam in leadership an Mike leadership skills with dealing with this concern was extremely terrible once again iam in leadership I would’ve handle this scenario very differently Yall as a team just lost some customer’s this was my kids first time dinning at First Watch but...

After a long morning of traveling, I was delighted to enjoy a delicious brunch at First Watch on International Drive in Orlando. While I’m no stranger to First Watch, having enjoyed their offerings before, this was my first visit to this particular location.

We ordered our go-to favorites: the Floridian French Toast and the Market Veggie Omelet. The Floridian French Toast features thick-cut brioche topped with fresh banana, kiwi, seasonal berries, and a light dusting of powdered cinnamon sugar—a sweet and satisfying start to the day. The Market Veggie Omelet is a hearty choice, filled with house-roasted zucchini, Crimini mushrooms, shallots, tomatoes, kale, and melted Goat cheese, served with fresh, seasoned potatoes and whole-grain artisan toast.

To drink, my son enjoyed the Purple Haze, a refreshing blend of lemon, cane sugar, and butterfly pea flower tea, resulting in a vibrant, slightly sweet beverage. I opted for a classic Mimosa, a delightful mix of fresh orange juice and sparkling wine, adding a bubbly touch to our meal.

The staff at this location were welcoming and attentive, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. First Watch continues to be a reliable spot for a satisfying brunch, and I’m glad to have found this location on...